Experienced Teaching Assistant – Severe SEN School in Poole Location: Poole, Dorset Age Range: 14–18 (College-aged pupils) Role Type: Full-Time, until the end of the academic year Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for working with young people with severe SEN? Our specialist school in Poole is seeking a full-time, experienced Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team for the rest of the academic year. We support college-aged pupils (14-18) with severe learning difficulties and complex needs, and we need someone who can provide exceptional care and support. About the Role: Support pupils in the classroom, helping them access the curriculum in a way that suits their individual needs Assist with personal care, mobility, and emotional support as needed Work alongside a team of teachers and other professionals to create a positive and safe learning environment Help foster independence and build confidence in our pupils Provide tailored support to ensure each pupil can engage and achieve to the best of their ability We’re Looking For: Experience in working with severe learning disabilities or complex needs is essential A calm, compassionate, and resilient approach to supporting young people Ability to adapt quickly and be flexible in a challenging environment Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team A commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people with severe needs Immediate availability to start and continue through to the end of the academic year What We Offer: A supportive and inclusive team environment Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training A rewarding role where you can see the direct impact of your work every day If you are a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with severe SEN, we would love to hear from you All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.